Trucking Companies in Lake Elmo, MN
Lake Elmo, MN has 31 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Minnesota's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
31 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Lake Elmo, MN.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Lake Elmo, MN freight market
Lake Elmo, MN is home to 31 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 31 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Lake Elmo carriers is 9.9 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Lake Elmo carrier population contributes to Minnesota's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Lake Elmo shows 51 single-truck operators (164.5% of all carriers) alongside 2 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 91 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 5 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 29 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 0 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Lake Elmo carriers (0.00% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 31 Lake Elmo carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Lake Elmo, MN
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 25 of 31 total carriers.
Advanced Auto Transport INC has operated for 28.0y with 205 power units and 61 drivers under Contract authority.
Directpro Transport INC has operated for 8.7y with 21 power units and 21 drivers under Common authority.
Built Strong Exterior LLC has operated for 8.8y with 12 power units and 7 drivers under Carrier authority.
Vt&E Services LLC has operated for 4.3y with 10 power units and 16 drivers under Common authority.
Country Sun Farm And Greenhouses INC has operated for 22.1y with 7 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Mitch Arndt has operated for 13.6y with 6 power units and 9 drivers under Carrier authority.
Gruber Pallets INC has operated for 37.2y with 5 power units and 7 drivers under Common authority.
Accessible Homes LLC has operated for 9.8y with 5 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
Farson Transport LLC has operated for 12.4y with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Common authority.
Northern Arborists LLC has operated for 2.4y with 3 power units and 5 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Lake Elmo carriers — complete directory
31 carriers total. Page 1 of 2. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Advanced Auto Transport INC Lake Elmo, MN | MC264490 | 752871 | 205 | 28.0y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Directpro Transport INC Lake Elmo, MN | MC46680 | 3044990 | 21 | 8.7y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 03 | Built Strong Exterior LLC Lake Elmo, MN | - | 3039490 | 12 | 8.8y | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 04 | Vt&E Services LLC Lake Elmo, MN | MC1380415 | 3817877 | 10 | 4.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Country Sun Farm And Greenhouses INC Lake Elmo, MN | - | 1240302 | 7 | 22.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Mitch Arndt Lake Elmo, MN | - | 2351269 | 6 | 13.6y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Gruber Pallets INC Lake Elmo, MN | MC6157 | 349088 | 5 | 37.2y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Accessible Homes LLC Lake Elmo, MN | - | 2912173 | 5 | 9.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Farson Transport LLC Lake Elmo, MN | MC851155 | 2463027 | 4 | 12.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Northern Arborists LLC Lake Elmo, MN | - | 4175400 | 3 | 2.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | Pearson Services LLC Lake Elmo, MN | MC1706581 | 4361092 | 3 | 1.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | St Croix Specialty Foods LLC Lake Elmo, MN | - | 3290178 | 2 | 7.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Dnc Trucking LLC Lake Elmo, MN | MC869489 | 2463141 | 2 | 12.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Valdes Lawn Care And Snow Removal LLC Lake Elmo, MN | MC1157325 | 1380157 | 2 | 21.0y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Mitchel L Collyard Lake Elmo, MN | - | 1553864 | 2 | 19.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Bilson Transport Limited Limited Liability Company Lake Elmo, MN | MC602656 | 1631974 | 2 | 19.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Andrew T Wolfram Lake Elmo, MN | MC338632 | 746709 | 2 | 28.1y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Best Bodies INC Lake Elmo, MN | - | 1101488 | 2 | 23.3y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | D&L Mtransportation Services LLC Lake Elmo, MN | MC1760379 | 4463088 | 1 | 0.7y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Sawtooth Holdings INC Lake Elmo, MN | MC1784660 | 4508698 | 1 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Blooming Grace LLC Lake Elmo, MN | MC1786818 | 4512705 | 1 | 0.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 22 | 503 Trucking LLC Lake Elmo, MN | - | 4124548 | 1 | 2.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 23 | Mystique Sound Solutions INC Lake Elmo, MN | - | 3161421 | 1 | 7.9y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 24 | Lake Elmo Oil INC Lake Elmo, MN | - | 227460 | 1 | 43.4y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 25 | G M Transportation & Logistics LLC Lake Elmo, MN | MC43476 | 3038647 | 1 | 8.8y | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
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Lake Elmo trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Lake Elmo, Minnesota?
Lake Elmo, MN has 31 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 31 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Lake Elmo?
The average fleet size among Lake Elmo carriers is 9.9 power units. Approximately 51 carriers operate a single truck, while 2 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Lake Elmo carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 0 active risk indicators among Lake Elmo-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Lake Elmo trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Lake Elmo?
Lake Elmo's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 31 Lake Elmo carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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